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It's pretty clear what the image is meant to convey; that Palin is more a sex symbol than a serious political mind.
You've got to be kidding. Sarah Palin is NOT old and she's in great shape. She posed in a RUNNING outfit for a RUNNER'S magazine! Have you seen what the women wear when running marathons? You're buying into the double standard - I didn't hear all this flak when Obama was photographed without his shirt - and that surely seems inappropriate for the President of the United States.
Newsweek shouldn't have used the photograph for their article - it was completely unrelated to the article.
It's pretty clear what the image is meant to convey; that Palin is more a sex symbol than a serious political mind.
Maybe she should ad "magic Negro" to her vocabulary.
"palin's a non factor"
yeah. Hypocrisy, heal thy liberal.
The point of that picture on Newsweek is to display Sarah Palin in a sexy manner, not to promote running.
I guarantee you the guys who look at her are not going to think, " Man, seeing that makes me want to go running. "
Sarah Palin is a GRANDMOTHER, let's not forget.
I don't care to see President Obama without his shirt on, although he appears to be pretty fit. And where he is not fit, I am sure photoshop would alter him as it does everyone on the cover of a magazine.
If I had seen the picture you are referring to, I would have made similar comments about President Obama as I did Sarah Palin. The president is close to ( or is) 40 years old, he is a father, and he is the leader of the United States of America.
It goes to credibility with me. I don't need or want my politicians to be sex symbols. I want them to be effective public servants. I want them to look the part of the consummate professional, as well as act it at all times.
On the same token of age, I don't like it when movie stars refuse to graduate into age appropriate roles.
You can still be very attractive even while being age appropriate. Richard Geer is an excellent example of that. So is Diane Lane.
I myself have stopped wearing certain styles and brands of clothing now that I am nearing 30.
Just because something is cute, does not mean everyone should be wearing it.
SPANDEX! It's a priviledge, not a right!
pitbull is a HUGE factor
... in ripping apart the Repugs, extreme assholes fighting with less extreme assholes.
electoral disaster, and the somewhat "adult" Repugs realize what's happening to their party.
Spandex is of the devil.I abhor the stuff.
again, if she were homely like Golda Meir or Bella Abzug, she'd still be in Wasilla.
Well good for you - now you're saying that just because Sarah is a grandmother she needs to dress like Barbara Bush?I myself have stopped wearing certain styles and brands of clothing now that I am nearing 30.
Just because something is cute, does not mean everyone should be wearing it.
And you're missing the point - Sarah DIDN'T WANT that picture on the cover of Newsweek. And from what I understand, the picture in question wasn't even on the cover of Runner's World - it was for a one-page article inside the magazine.
I have 4 grandchildren - but I don't dress like a grandmother. I don't look my age, and people have complimented me because I don't dress like a grandmother.
There is nothing inappropriate with what Sarah is wearing - it was just inappropriate for Newsweek to use the picture on their cover.
she posed for it. stop being such a .
I have seen worse outfits to be sure.
I don't know why you feel such a need to defend Sarah Palin.
I don't mean to attack or degrade her. I am simply stating the fact: I don't like her outfit.
It is not an outfit I would agree to be photographed in at her age, especially for a publication- especially seeing how they can be used out of context, as you are saying happened with this photo.
But to each her own: To Sarah to wear the outfit, To me to disapprove, And to you to disagree with me.
No one conservative of the flag pin importance will even touch on the complete disregard Patin has for the flag huh? I remember when runners world first ran the pictures from the shoot that no one pointed that out and it continues.
Its obvious why Newsweek ran the cover they did and its apparently a great move since its getting a ton of publicity. If they truly wanted to be sexist they would be running Palin's stupid swimsuit compe ion photos.
Also, comparing a picture from a photo shoot one takes voluntarily to a picture of the president with his shirt off he did NOT pose for and was taken from quite a distance is a stretch of a comparison. Apparently the president is never allowed to take his shirt off.
Palins a trip. That part is damn sure.
I HATE that word - and I despise men who think it's cool to just throw it out there and use it to criticize a woman.
Why do you think it's okay to use such an offensive word just because I disagreed with Newsweek using the photo? I wish we would go back to the days when people didn't use such obscene and offensive language - especially to a person they don't even know.
Don't be such a sanctimonious hypocrite, .I HATE that word - and I despise men who think it's cool to just throw it out there and use it to criticize a woman.
Why do you think it's okay to use such an offensive word just because I disagreed with Newsweek using the photo? I wish we would go back to the days when people didn't use such obscene and offensive language - especially to a person they don't even know.
Crookshanks, whats your opinion on the flag being displayed in that manner?
Don't even try to compare those two words.Don't be such a sanctimonious hypocrite, .
I've thought about it and I'm not sure. I know you're not supposed to let the flag touch the ground and I know there are specific guidelines for folding and disposing of flags; but is there anything that says it shouldn't be draped over a chair? Is it any different from an Olympic athlete wrapping themselves in the flag when they win a gold medal?Crookshanks, whats your opinion on the flag being displayed in that manner?
I guess it doesn't look to me like she's disrespecting the flag - but there may be some people who think she is. It's an interesting question. I had to write a paper in college on the issue of flag burning. And while I find that act reprehensible, after all my research, I had to come to the conclusion that the flag is the symbol of our freedom - and that freedom includes burning the very symbol of freedom.
You're right. One is derogative towards you, the other is derogative towards others. Totally different.
Hypocrite.
And yes, using the word while complaining about the use of is extremely hypocritical.
The "annointed one" is 48.
What context is being missed?
“the most shameful, offensive fear-mongering we’ve seen from either party in this election.” - Obama's campaign
It was taken for a fitness magazine. Her's the original photo. See the running shoes by chance?
I wonder how much cushion that flag provides her elbow?
Manny the flag thing is lame. While you are right the flag isn't being shown proper respect, I don't get the sense it is being disrespected.
It's not like she's burning it.
Besides, her son is in the military and she is patriotic(or at least toes that line, is pro-military) so there's just not a sense of disrespect.
So while you have a technical argument, it has no soul.
Bad angle to take. You guys will never be able to paint that image while you have a guy whose minister says godamn America.
It's always going to be...who do you think you're kidding?
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